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Career Advising Appointments

Looking for personalized advice and information regarding your career plan? Interested in conducting a practice interview? Need networking advice related to your internship or job search? Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor!

Drop in to CareerLab

Need a resume reviewed or advice on how to start one? Have some questions about using Handshake, or LinkedIn? Curious about what you can do with your major? Drop into CareerLab! 

Attend Career Events

The Career Center offers a wide variety of events to help you successfully land after graduating from GVSU! Attending workshops, career fairs, and employer hosted events are great activities to add to your short and long - term career plan and are available to students and alumni!




Career Events

Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Katie Cwiakala and Meghan Veltri

June 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a virtual “Ask an Advisor” session designed specifically for alumni seeking general career support and guidance. This open Q&A format offers the opportunity to ask questions...

Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session

June 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...

Ready, Set, Work! A Student's Guide to On-Campus Jobs

July 15, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

=� Ready, Set, Work! A Freshman's Guide to On-Campus JobsStarting college is exciting, but figuring out how to land your first on-campus job can feel a little overwhelming. Good news: we've got...

Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program- Tips and Guidelines as you draft your essays

July 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...

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Employer Info Sessions

McKinsey Unpacked

When: Tuesday, June 23rd 2026, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT
Location: Virtual

Get answers to your most-asked questions straight from the leaders helping shape McKinseys global talent strategy." What actually makes a candidate stand out?" Do cover letters matter?" Can you break into consulting from a non-consulting background?" How is AI changing our recruiting process?" And what really happens after you hit apply?In this special live Q&A session, Blair Ciesil and Marie Padberg will answer the most commonand most candidquestions weve received throughout McKinsey Unpacked, sharing practical advice on interviews, recruiting timelines, career paths, and what top candidates do differently.Whether youre preparing to apply or just exploring what a career at McKinsey & Company could look like, this session is designed to help you better understand the process from the people helping shape it.Were dedicating this session entirely to your questions to mark McKinsey Unpacked second anniversary,The session will be held on 23 June 2026. Register by June 22. And in the meantime, catch up on past episodes here.Session timing: 3pm CET // 9am ET.

More Infoabout the McKinsey Unpacked event starting 6/23/2026

Pilot Recruitment Webinar - June 23rd

When: Tuesday, June 23rd 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers EXPERIENCED PILOTS interested in federal law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career with great pay, benefits, security, and job stability, now is the time to make your move!   Get an insiders point-of-view about the challenges and rewards on Tuesday, June 23rd at 2 PM ET in a live webinar presentation by AMO Agents. Federal civil service is a great place to build a career in law enforcement - join the call and learn about the qualifications youll need to get your career started.   Click on the Registration Link or Apply button on this site to register for the event. Complete the short form and select Air and Marine Operations (Air Interdiction Agent) from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. Youll receive the webinar link approximately two days before the event.Possible duty locations by region: Southeast Region: (to include but not limited to the following locations) Homestead, FL and the Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB): Aguadilla, PR Southwest Region: (to include but not limited to the following locations) Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX National Air Security Operation Center (NASOC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Locations: (to include but not limited to the following locations) Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX  Not interested in law enforcement? Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings.  

More Infoabout the Pilot Recruitment Webinar - June 23rd event starting 6/23/2026

Career Center News

April in the Career Center

April in the Career Center

As the 2025-26 academic year wrapped up, the GVSU Career Center celebrated student success through Internship Awards, Student Scholars Day, and a year full of career events, employer connections, and support preparing Lakers for what's next.

May 4, 2026

March in the Career Center

March in the Career Center

As the semester winds down, the GVSU Career Center continues to build momentum by connecting students and alumni with meaningful opportunities. From engaging events to new alumni-focused initiatives, March was filled with valuable experiences.

Apr 1, 2026

February in the Career Center

February in the Career Center

February 2026 was a fantastic month in the Career Center. Read on to Engage, Connect, and Discover more about how we helped Lakers have a successful February.

Mar 2, 2026

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